AP Environmental Science Unit 2 Biodiversity

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What is the current status of climate change in relation to Earth's history?

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Climate change is not the first time the Earth has experienced such variation; it has occurred multiple times throughout history.

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What happens to individuals living in the zone of intolerance?

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Individuals living in the zone of intolerance will die.

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What is meant by an organism's optimum range?

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An optimum range is an organism's comfort zone where it can thrive.

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What are foundation species?

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Foundation species are organisms that make physical changes and help create habitats.

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What does genetic diversity refer to?

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Genetic diversity describes differences in DNA among individuals of a population or species.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What are the three levels of biodiversity?

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The three levels of biodiversity are genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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How does habitat loss affect biodiversity?

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Habitat loss leads to a decrease in biodiversity as species lose their homes and resources.

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What is the significance of keystone species in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between species richness and species evenness?

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Species richness refers to the number of different species in a community, while species evenness measures how evenly individuals are distributed among those species.